Longevity Chronicles
Chapter 409 - 287 The Primary Meaning of Longevity Lies in Yang Sui, Tao Qian Finally Passes the 3rd Calamity (Part 2)_3

"If you really have Zhu Yong announce the abolishment of the nation's name and the imperial system, you will be making life and death enemies with all the [Alchemists]. You will be facing the emperors of the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty who have reigned for more than two thousand years... Think it through carefully. Such pressure, not to mention you, even if your Master, Duobao True Monarch, were here, it would be an outcome of death and Dao annihilation."

"Moreover, even if you were to do that, you would surely fail. You are now in Anqing Yang Sui, which is the territory of the Xiu Family. I happen to have old ties with the Head of Xiu Family. At some cost, I could have the Xiu Family massacre the whole of Yang Sui City... Then, everything you do would turn into nothingness."

"You should stop. Not only will I cut the fishing line, eliminate the hidden danger of the Immortal Fish Technique within you, but I will also grant you a great favor, at no cost, ensuring you direct entry into the Ultimate Happiness Realm. And none of my Alchemist subordinates will trouble you anymore."

Hearing this, a bright light suddenly flashed beside Tao Qian, revealing the figure of an Ancestor Spirit.

This Ancestor Spirit, appearing like an old farmer or a scholar, was still resolute, not showing any sign that he was grappling with the owner of the Immortal Fish Technique.

He heard those words too but did not refute them, instead nodding in approval:

"Daoist, your methods are exceptional. Over the years, to have Lee Wanshou willingly swallow such a loss, you are the first."

"There is no harm in you agreeing. Not only will you perfectly transcend the Cultivation Tribulation, but it will also not damage this era at all, and it will save the lives of all Yang Sui's populace."

"Ancestor Spirit, you are willing too?"

"I am but a Fragment brought to life, a treasure refined by you, Daoist. Everything should be based on your decision. How can there be any question of me willing or not willing?"

"You recognize me as your master? You will listen to all my commands?"

"Of course!"

"When I was Refining Treasure, I discovered that this [Mountain and River Map] possesses a Power that could disintegrate it again into countless Fragments and scatter them across the entire Longevity Heavenly Dynasty via the Heavenly Track, although it has a certain use. However, if used, this Ancestor Spirit will also disintegrate, and it would be extremely difficult to restore."

"Daoist, your Dharma Eye is impeccable. The treasure does possess that ability, but if you proceed with that, you would also lose such a precious Mountain and River Map."

At this point in their conversation, Tao Qian and the Ancestor Spirit.

The master of the Immortal Fish Technique felt a bad premonition. The fish hook erupted with tremendous force but was still blocked by the Ancestor Spirit.

Visible to the naked eye, the Ancestor Spirit's body was also splitting apart, flesh spraying everywhere, indicating that the struggle with the powerful being was not without cost.

Yet the two of them did not care at all.

They faced each other, completing their final exchanges.

Tao Qian did not care about losing the treasure. What came to his mind was his past life, the beginning of it all, and then he earnestly asked the Ancestor Spirit:

"Are you willing to die?"

This question made the Ancestor Spirit laugh.

His laughter suddenly echoed throughout Yang Sui.

"It is indeed my wish, and I dare not ask for more!"

"You dare..."

"Do it!"

Tao Qian was almost yelling as he spoke.

Immediately afterward, on the Ascension Platform, which was madly flickering with flashes of light and where Prince Ning, Zhu Quan, had been chanting invocation, he suddenly vanished from the spot.

In his place appeared another figure, one familiar to the seventy-two provinces and the billions of people of the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty.

Heavenly Destiny Emperor Zhu Yong!

This previously deceased emperor appeared, stunning everyone, then commotion swelled, and the flashes surged even more.

Under the watchful gaze of multitudes, the destined emperor spoke.

"I am the Heavenly Destiny Emperor Zhu Yong. Because of the mistakes made by all the Emperors of the Zhu family and those before us, this nation and its people have continuously faced calamity, leading to this era of great conflict, with Kyushu in turmoil and life reduced to ashes... The hearts of the people are clear, and so is the mandate of heaven... How can I bear to go against the will of the masses for the honor of one family name... In the name of the last emperor of the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty."

"From this day forth, the name of the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty will be abolished, and so too will the imperial system that has lasted for two thousand years... By my decree."

"Boom!"

At that moment, not just Yang Sui City was in an uproar.

The moment Zhu Yong spoke, Tao Qian watched the Ancestor Spirit in front of him.

With a smile and utmost gravitas, the Ancestor Spirit saluted Tao Qian and then his farmer scholar's body suddenly disintegrated.

The exploding force completely freed Tao Qian from the fish hook and line.

In the next instant, a dazzling light erupted from the Heavenly Track above the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty.

Countless Fragments scattered across the vast territory.

Seventy-two provinces!

One city after another, including the Imperial City, Demon City, Devil City, and others.

Billions of people looked up at the sky.

There, images were projected from distant lands.

At that moment, everyone saw the "Heavenly Destiny Emperor Zhu Yong," who had returned from the dead, and watched as he exposed unbelievable and shocking secrets.

Before the people could become enraged at the issues with the Alchemists or the past emperors.

They all heard the conclusion.

Zhu Yong, the latter-day Heavenly Destiny Emperor of the Longevity Heavenly Dynasty.

In his own person and name, he announced:

The abolition of the nation's name!

The abolition of the imperial system!

As Zhu Yong's last word was spoken.

Nowhere in the vast Longevity Heavenly Dynasty could remain calm.

A change unprecedented in two thousand years!

It had happened so abruptly.

Everyone would remember this day, remember Yang Sui.

ps: This is almost a 10,000-word update; may I ask for a monthly ticket? Also, to the new readers urging updates, could you please subscribe or give a few rewards to compensate for the fish, I am quite vexed.